When this place opened, it was extraordinary. It used to be exceptionally well-made coffee with the owners asking if they could do it better. They were interested in things like getting it right. Now it’s just a coffee shop. The coffee is fine, it’s not really attended to any detail. The tea is fine, they haven’t looked at Zojirushi brands of water control machines, so they burn the green tea. The thing is, I can get burned green tea without having to do everything myself (bring my mug, get them to fill it 2/3 with hot water, keep the teabag on the side…) at every coffee shop. With a smile, the manager showed me that she was completely disinterested in making these drinks well. Not even curious to look up what temperature is brewed at. So the pastries are still pretty nice, and if you just want coffee, this is fine. But it used to be special.
Food: 3
Service: 2
Atmosphere: 2
Fun coffee ☕ shop with an excellent cappuccino. New furniture is nice. Popular study place for UIUC students. Update: now has a really cool cold brew system that looks like a chemistry experiment! 😀
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Brunch
Price per person
$1–10
Recommended dishes
Croissants
Really cute coffee shop and study spot. They have a quieter room next to the cafe area. I got a mocha and the espresso had a burnt taste. I got a scone as well, which was tasty. Overall decent coffee, but there are better places.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Breakfast
Food: 4
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Sadly didn’t take any pictures while here but I came here to study since I had a gift card and I love the amount of seats they have inside, as well as electrical outlets to charge all of your devices when studying! It can get a little noisy inside so if you really need some quiet, I may consider going else where. But overall I did like it and would come back again!
Meal type
Other
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Why was this place not here when I was in college?!? I love it so much. I'll be back for sure.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Other
Price per person
$1–10
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
